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Section Two - 2.10 Codex and WTO-Rev - Final - DTP
Section Two - 2.10 Codex and WTO-Rev - Final - DTP
Module 2.10 What is the relationship between Codex standards and WTO?
Overview of the WTO Agreements governing international food trade Member country obligations Implications for the Codex Alimentarius Commission
FAO/WHO Codex Training Package Codex Training Package June Module 2.10 2004
FAO/WHO Codex Training Package Codex Training Package June Module 2.10 2004
SPS Agreement is concerned with measures to protect human, animal and plant health TBT Agreement refers to technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures for all commodities, not just food
FAO/WHO Codex Training Package Codex Training Package June Module 2.10 2004
FAO/WHO Codex Training Package Codex Training Package June Module 2.10 2004
FAO/WHO Codex Training Package Codex Training Package June Module 2.10 2004
FAO/WHO Codex Training Package Codex Training Package June Module 2.10 2004
Inspection of products for microbiological contaminants Fumigation treatments for products Maximum residue limits for pesticide residues in foods
FAO/WHO Codex Training Package Codex Training Package June Module 2.10 2004
food safety measures necessary to protect public health should conform to Codex standards
national regulations consistent with Codex standards are presumed to meet the requirements of the SPS Agreement
member countries should base their food safety standards on the standards of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
FAO/WHO Codex Training Package Codex Training Package June Module 2.10 2004
Codex is the reference point for standards pertaining to food safety Codex is the reference point for harmonizing national food safety standards
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Why does WTO refer to Codex standards as benchmarks for food safety?
The requirement in the SPS Agreement for measures to be science-based.
Codex has adopted a statement of principle concerning the role of science in the Codex decision-making process:
The food standards, guidelines and other recommendations of Codex Alimentarius shall be based on the principle of sound scientific analysis and evidence, involving a thorough review of all relevant information, in order that the standards assure the quality and safety of the food supply.
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Why does WTO refer to Codex standards as benchmarks for food safety? (cont.)
Codex has also adopted statements of principle regarding the role of food safety risk assessment in Codex standard setting:
Health and safety aspects of Codex decisions and recommendations should be based on a risk assessment, as appropriate to the circumstances Food safety risk assessment should incorporate the four steps of the risk assessment process, and should be documented in a transparent manner
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Bottling method (SPS) *Codex Code of Hygiene Practice Product description (TBT) * Codex standard
Packaging material in direct contact with food (SPS) Labelling (TBT) Codex general standard for Labelling of Prepackaged Foods
Additives (SPS) Codex general standard for Food Additives Package specifications (TBT)
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